Carl Woodrow Christensen, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Ypsilanti, MI

Carl Woodrow Christensen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Addiction Medicine" physician in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Iha Health Services Corporation and his current practice location is 4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201, Ypsilanti, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (734) 434-6600.

Carl Woodrow Christensen is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301048048) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598703621.

Contact Information

Carl Woodrow Christensen, MD
4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1104
(734) 434-6600
(313) 447-2244

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCarl Woodrow Christensen
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience45 Years
Location4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Carl Woodrow Christensen attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598703621
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/07/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466495643
  • Enrollment ID: I20050608000704

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carl Woodrow Christensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598703621NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology 4301048048 (Michigan)Secondary
207QA0401XFamily Medicine - Addiction Medicine 4301048048 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn arbor, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iha Health Services Corporation2466351440945

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Carl Woodrow Christensen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIha Health Services Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457408965
PECOS PAC ID: 2466351440
Enrollment ID: O20040108000355

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Carl Woodrow Christensen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Carl Woodrow Christensen, MD
4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1104

Ph: (734) 434-6600
Carl Woodrow Christensen, MD
4870 W Clark Rd Ste 201,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-1104

Ph: (734) 434-6600

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